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  • The ShopBot “Virtual” Toolchanger- Part 2

    In my last article I explained why we need a toolchange routine, and in this one I will try and show you what it takes…

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  • The ShopBot “Virtual” Toolchanger

    Recently, the Thermwood Corporation and ShopBot Tools, Inc. introduced a new product called “The ShopBot Link”. The ShopBot Link is a nesting and toolpath program…

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  • Why Alibre

    Why Alibre

    Alibre Design is a full featured CAD “Design” program that creates 3D watertight solid models from which you can create Drawings and other output such…

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  • Ready-to-Assemble

    Ready-to-Assemble

    OK, as promised I’d like to explain how I use the ShopBot and VCarve Pro/Partworks, along with my favorite CAD program, to nest and cutout…

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  • That First Project and More Thoughts

    That First Project and More Thoughts

    I’ve been a little busy in the shop, so I’m afraid this post is a bit belated. But linked below is the ShopBot Part File…

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  • Starting the Magic

    Starting the Magic

    “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke ShopBot makes amazing tools, and while they aren’t really magic, they can seem…

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